Railroad Crossing Historical Analysis Archive

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Re: Railroad Crossing Historical Analysis Archive

Post by NSrailfan4life » Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:46 pm

freebrickproductions wrote:Stickied the topic since it's gotten going. I'll probably post some crossings from my area soon.
Thanks man! I really appriciate it!
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Post by NSrailfan4life » Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:05 pm

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Holley, NY 3678 Co Rd 12

DOT Number: Unknown : 520914J

Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2377878 ... 312!8i6656

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Signal History: The signal at the left no longer exists as it was knocked over a truck. There is a new signal installed there now. This is also the Near end of the Genesee Branch Line Eastside. (Info credit to Diesel Elevators)
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Re: Railroad Crossing Historical Analysis Archive

Post by ZachL » Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:12 am

NSrailfan4life wrote:
holley.jpg
Holley, NY 3678 Co Rd 12

DOT Number: Unknown : This needs to be Updated

Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2377878 ... 312!8i6656

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Signal History: The signal at the left no longer exists as it was knocked over a truck. There is a new signal installed there now. This is also the Near end of the Genesee Branch Line Eastside. (Info credit to Diesel Elevators)
DOT number on this crossing is 520914J
Crossing pictures from Plant City, FL are finally here! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2538
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Re: Railroad Crossing Historical Analysis Archive

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NSrailfan4life wrote:
holley.jpg
Holley, NY 3678 Co Rd 12

DOT Number: 520914J (Info Found by Zach L.)

Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2377878 ... 312!8i6656

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Signal History: The signal at the left no longer exists as it was knocked over a truck. There is a new signal installed there now. This is also the Near end of the Genesee Branch Line Eastside. (Info credit to Diesel Elevators)
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Re: Railroad Crossing Historical Analysis Archive

Post by NSrailfan4life » Mon May 02, 2016 1:10 pm

Alrighty Have a new one for the thread here. We have the Hollywood Blvd. Crossing along the FEC in Hollywood, FL. This crossing Recently Underwent a major transformation. Itnow has cantilevers and such as well as new PED masts and L.E.D.s on each one. One of the Cantilevers has Traffic Signals on it.

In the Past it was the only or few major crossings in South Florida without Cantilevers. All Inserts were also incandescent. I have Pics during the upgrade progress as I was recently in Florida. And then a fellow friendof Mine by the Name of Brickbuilder711 Has Pics of the Finished Project and crossing upgrade or whatever you want to call it.

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Crossing Operator: FEC 1939-Present Brightline: As Soon as 2017 Tri-Rail Costal: Possible as of 2017

CROSSING ID: Can't find. Maybe because of brightline.

Streetview before new setup /Circa 2000's/90's : https://www.google.com/maps/place/Holly ... 68!6m1!1e1
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Setup as of April 2016.
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Post by freebrickproductions » Mon May 02, 2016 3:00 pm

They/Them for me, please.

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Re: Railroad Crossing Historical Analysis Archive

Post by TrickyMario7654 » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:37 pm

Bit of a quick one on one of my local crossings...

Here's a closeup of the McGregor Road, Pakenham crossing active.
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Streetview of the crossing in September 2015.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.078 ... 312!8i6656
It contains Westinghouse gate mechs, Westinghouse lights, and a General Signals Type 2 E-Bell.

Now here it is again in February of 2008.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.078 ... 328!8i1664

A few things have changed between 2008 & 2015. Here are some of the noticeable ones...

1. In 2008, the bells were Westinghouse Hybrid's. They were replaced with the current GS E-Bells in March 2014.
2008: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.078 ... 328!8i1664
2015: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 312!8i6656
2. The pedestrian barriers on the left of the crossing were yellow in 2008. In 2015, they were red & white.
2008: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 328!8i1664
2015: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 312!8i6656
3. The pedestrian crossing on the right didn't even exist in 2008! The pedestrian crossing to the right opened in 2012.
2008: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 328!8i1664
2015: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 312!8i6656

Out of interest, the old telecommunication line towers near the railway are mostly still intact in some areas of Pakenham.
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Post by NSrailfan4life » Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:44 pm

Thread not dead yet. Got 25 crossings to share Data on Very soon! :)
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Re: Railroad Crossing Historical Analysis Archive

Post by NSrailfan4life » Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:45 pm

TrickyMario7654 wrote:Bit of a quick one on one of my local crossings...

Here's a closeup of the McGregor Road, Pakenham crossing active.
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Streetview of the crossing in September 2015.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.078 ... 312!8i6656
It contains Westinghouse gate mechs, Westinghouse lights, and a General Signals Type 2 E-Bell.

Now here it is again in February of 2008.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.078 ... 328!8i1664

A few things have changed between 2008 & 2015. Here are some of the noticeable ones...

A Aussie I see. Nice to meet ya! Great find! :)

1. In 2008, the bells were Westinghouse Hybrid's. They were replaced with the current GS E-Bells in March 2014.
2008: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.078 ... 328!8i1664
2015: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 312!8i6656
2. The pedestrian barriers on the left of the crossing were yellow in 2008. In 2015, they were red & white.
2008: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 328!8i1664
2015: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 312!8i6656
3. The pedestrian crossing on the right didn't even exist in 2008! The pedestrian crossing to the right opened in 2012.
2008: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 328!8i1664
2015: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.077 ... 312!8i6656

Out of interest, the old telecommunication line towers near the railway are mostly still intact in some areas of Pakenham.
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